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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.51, 647.28 and 157.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.51, 647.28 and 157.68 is: 236.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.51 : 647.28 = 157.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.51/647.28 = 157.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.51x = 647.28 × 157.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.51x = 102,063.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,063.11/431.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.53

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